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The Man With The Golden Foot!

Many soccer fans believe that Barcelona forward Lionel (Leo) Messi has a golden foot. Today there is no more doubt. A pure gold replica of the Argentinian star’s left foot, was unveiled Wednesday in Tokyo. The foot was created by Japanese jeweler Ginza Tanaka and is valued at $5.25 million. ”It’s exceptional. You can see […]

Sock Buying and What You Don’t Know!

One is the loneliest number that youll ever know. It happens to us all. With all of our laundry perfectly folded we find our minds boggled at how we managed to always end up with that one lone sock. Where did its companion escape to? How is it that day after day more join St. […]

Ankle Sprains

Snap, crackle, POP! Ankle sprains are one of the most common complaints in young athletes but can also occur in any age group and lifestyle. Here is the “need to know” about sprains: Inversion (foot twisting inward) ankle sprains are more common due to the anatomy of the ankle joint being stronger and more taught […]

Forget the Glass Slipper Romeo, She Wants Chocolate!

A sweet secret with a 3-inch heel will really make you want to put your foot in your mouth! This Valentine’s Day you can put a smile on your significant others’ face with the delicious blend of Godiva and Louis Vuitton. Jewelry, Flowers, Teddy Bears and Pajamas beware, Cinderella wouldn’t have stepped foot in one […]

Feet and Mardi Gras? What Can Your Feet Pick Up…

Unfortunately, all of the debauchery that occurs in New Orleans on “Fat Tuesday” can have some negative side effects. Many might go home a few pounds heavier, their wallet significantly lighter and some may even take home some unwanted diseases (STD’s are transferred about as easily as beaded necklaces). Leaving from a pedicure can often […]

A New Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis? Deer Antler Spray, Steroids and Botox?

This has not been a good year for steroids! For the last two weeks the big news in sports has been the controversial use of Deer Antler Spray, a synthesized under the tongue spray that is the newest fad in performance enhancing drugs. This comes just weeks after Lance Armstrong admits to blood doping during […]

Tennis Shoe Tax Turmoil, Not In Texas!

Most Americans believe that we are already over-taxed. There are huge additional sales taxes on gasoline, produce and clothing. Let us not forget the sad day that the “Big Gulp” 40oz soda fountain drink became as infamous an outlaw as Jessie James. You may be paying more to eat a Snickers, but here is a […]

The Zombie Toenail. Do You Have It?

Food storage, water supply, ammunition-check! We have all heard of the impending “zombie apocalypse” and the corpses that will rise from the grave to haunt our streets. What many of you haven’t heard of is the “Zombie Toenail”. I had just finished dinner the other night when a friend of mine said that I had […]

I Have a Bone to Pick with You! New Concepts is Foot Surgery

I’m sure you’ve heard the term “bone on bone”, but never in this context! A product from Solana Surgical gives a whole new concept of internal fixation. Bone healing generally takes 3-8 weeks (depending on procedure) and needs complete absence of motion to yield the best results.Traditionally, this motion is prevented bymetal hardware such as […]

Sun, Sandals, Shades and Surf for Treatment of Foot Wounds!

Imagine yourself in the most beautiful tropical paradise, enjoying the beach, surf and sun. You immerse yourself in the warm ocean water and dive down to discover the underwater paradise with its variety or colorful creatures and life forms. What if I told you that this was one of the best treatments for non-healing wounds? […]